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The Eclipse Phase

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Mr Jeepers is starting his yearly eclipse phase. I will try to get pics.:) It is a time where he molts, but as he does he changes to an emerald green color, loses his pretty head feathers, and then changes back to his regular colors. Jada has been very testy again as she was months ago. She was singing with him last evening, chasing him, making as much noise as she can. Then as they were having 'words' with each other, Mr. Jeepers was holding onto a branch, upside down, flapping his wings like a hummingbird, and chittering away! Not sure what that was all about but it looked cool.:D
 

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Can't wait for pics. I was wondering in the PM what you meant by the eclipse phase :confused: Thanks for explaining it. How long does he stay an emerald green for?
 

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Well it's kind of blotchy...not completely green....but the head feathers do disappear. I just noticed yesterday he was starting, so let's see how long it lasts.
 

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I don't think I have ever heard of another bird that does this..:confused:
 

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that is amazing..I would love to see pictures
 

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the green is starting on his chest, and top head feathers coming out




before
 

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Mr. Jeepers you are gorgeous, no matter what color you are!!
 

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Mr. Jeepers says...
"why thank you miss Anne"

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He is sooo gorgeous! I have to say, I think you have one of the most colorful siggies here!
 

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Thank you Judy!:hug8:
 

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Thank you Sarah!:hug8:
 

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Latest pics in the eclipse phase~

 

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wow that is amazing and beautiful:hug8:
 

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Thank you Denise and Erika.:hug8:
Love that Halloween siggy Erika. I am patiently waiting for Mr. Jeepers and Jada to be put back in mine.:o:
 

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Lots of feathers all around! Mr. Jeepers is now losing all the green and getting blue again. A hint of turquoise was on his head, which is all scruffy again. He should be completely done within the next week or so.:)
 

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That's amazing! I wonder how that happens!
 

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Thanks for sharing Carole! I just love the pics and finding out more about your wonderful birds :hug8:
 
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